facetiously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière plaisante ou humoristique, souvent de façon inappropriée ou à contretemps ». Décrit une parole ou un comportement à ne pas prendre au sérieux, souvent avec une fausse gravité ou une ironie enjouée.

An adverb meaning "in a joking or humorous manner, often inappropriately or at an inappropriate time." It describes speech or behavior that is not meant to be taken seriously, often with a tone of mock seriousness or playful irony.

1. In a humorous or playful mannerC1formal

   In a way that is not serious, often with a joking or sarcastic tone.

   de manière facétieuse

   • He facetiously remarked that the meeting was the highlight of his week.
   • She facetiously suggested they all take a nap instead of working.
   • The critic facetiously praised the film for its 'innovative' use of clichés.

   Synonymesflippantlyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullytongue-in-cheekwittily

   Antonymesearnestlygravelyseriouslysincerelysolemnly